SOUTHERN TEA CAKES
(Added October, 2002)

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 2 cups sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

-- Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.

-- Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.

-- Add vanilla extract, beating until blended.

-- Combine flour, soda, and salt; gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended after each addition.

-- Divide dough in half; wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour.

-- Roll half of dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.

-- Cut out cookies with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, and place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

-- Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown; let stand on baking sheet 5 minutes.

-- Remove to wire racks to cool. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.

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